1. The Upright Citizens Brigade

You don't have to head into the city to catch the edgy, uproarious and improvisational comedy of the Upright Citizens Brigade. For one night only, the iconic comedy troupe's touring company will stop by Purchase's Performing Arts Center for an evening of comedy made up entirely on-the-spot. Taking the stage completely devoid of props, scripts or any idea of how the show will end, these off-the-cuff comedians will prove that sometimes the best comedy is the unplanned kind. 8 p.m. Feb. 22. $20-$30. Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road. 914-251-6200. www.ArtsCenter.org

2. 'Sondheim Unplugged'

Top Broadway talent will take the stage Saturday in a one-night-only cabaret concert when the Manhattan supper club 54 Below brings its flagship act, "Sondheim Unplugged," to the White Plains Performing Arts Center. "Unplugged" features some of Broadway's best performers, accompanied only by piano, putting their spin on Sondheim classics. Expect to hear selections from "Into The Woods," "A Little Night Music" and many more, performed by top Broadway professionals, including Eric Michael Gillet of "Kiss Me Kate" and Lucia Spina of "Kinky Boots" and "South Pacific." $30 adults, $20 children. 8 p.m. 11 City Place. 914-328-1600. wppac.com

3. 'Rosencrantz and Guilderstern Are Dead'

Minor characters are getting major parts in Mamaroneck. Most people are familiar with William Shakespeare's "Hamlet," one of the Bard's most famous, most frequently performed works, but now's your chance to see the story told from an entirely fresh perspective. For one night only, the NYC-based the Acting Company is bringing its production of Sir Tom Stoppard's "Rosencrantz and Guilderstern Are Dead" to Westchester. Childhood friends of Hamlet, the play follows the title characters as their paths intersect and cross with the action surrounding the melancholy Prince of Denmark. $32. 8 p.m. Feb. 28. Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck. 914-698-0098. Emelin.org.

4. Black 47

Tickets go on sale Monday for Empire City Casino's concert featuring the legendary New York-based, Irish-American bands Black 47 and Shilelagh Law. The March 16 concert, from 2-6 p.m., will be held trackside (rain, snow or shine). Led by Larry Kirwan, Black 47 plays a uniquely Irish form of rock 'n' roll that touches on social and political issues. Shilelagh Law is known for interpreting traditional Irish music through a filter of urban grittiness. Tickets are $20 and will be sold at empirecitycasino.com. Tickets are general admission/standing room. Discounted tickets for EMS, police and firefighters are $15, and must be purchased in person, with ID, at the casino. 810 Yonkers Ave. 914-968-4200; www.empirecitycasino.com

Slithery, slimy, scaly! OK, they are not for everyone, but if you like reptiles as pets, this is the event for you. See thousands of live reptiles and amphibians on display and for sale. More than 100 reptile breeders will be on hand to display and sell reptile-related merchandise. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $10/adults, $5/kids 7-12, under 7 free. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains. 845-526-4845

7. African-American Author Book Fair and Symposium

In celebration of Black History Month, the Nyack Library is holding the African-American Author Book Fair and Symposium on Sunday. Spend an afternoon with the following authors: former New York Mayor David Dinkins, Janine A. Morris, Cecil Harris, Lell Hawthorne and Gigi James, as they discuss the writing process and publishing. Copies of their books are available for sale. 1-5 p.m. Community Meeting Room. Free. To register or for more information, visit http://nyacklibrary.libcal.com. 59 S. Broadway.

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